Inspired by the American Beauty rose, this lush pink tail is a shimmering example of a perfectly named drink. (By Rob Chirico)

Crackly Sugar Cookies

Bites of buttery, sugary goodness. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Classic Cobb Salad

The original composed salad that originated at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles in the Hollywood heyday of the 1930s. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring. (By Kate Ramos)

Roasted Chicken Broth with Scallops and Chives

An elegant first course for when you want to impress. (By Roy Finamore)

Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad

Served with a preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette, this salad combines ordinary ingredients in unexpected ways. (By Regan Burns)

Parker House Rolls

Slathered with herbed butter and sprinkled with fleur de sel. (By Kate Ramos)

Spiced Dark Fruitcake

Warm holiday spices, dark molasses, and sweet dried fruit make this fruitcake a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce

Throw these together for an impressive campfire snack. (By Regan Burns)

Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level. (By Kate Ramos)

Savory Egg Pudding

A creamy pudding, like a crustless quiche, filled with potatoes, herbs, and leeks. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cured Salmon

Make your own cured salmon at home. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts

A beautiful way to use up summer squash. (By Kate Ramos)